December 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. White has overcome calf issues but is now nursing an ankle problem. He has played in six consecutive contests, averaging 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 28.2 minutes per game.
Tre Jones and
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) may have a larger workload if White misses Sunday's game. The latter has joined White on the injury report but is expected to play. White's absence would also increase the offensive usage of
Josh Giddey.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's Eastern Conference clash against the New York Knicks. The veteran is experiencing lower back pain, which could sideline him for a second straight game. Wiggins' absence on Friday against the Boston Celtics gave
Jaime Jaquez Jr. a chance to make his first start of the campaign. He had a horrible shooting night, hitting 5-for-15 from the field, but still managed a decent fantasy line with 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Simone Fontecchio, who produced 12 points in 30 minutes off the bench against Boston, also benefits from Wiggins' absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (ankle) has been listed as questionable for a meeting with the New York Knicks on Sunday. Due to an ankle sprain, Mitchell skipped Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics and may now miss a second consecutive game. Mitchell's absence allowed
Kasparas Jakucionis to make his first career start, and the 19-year-old had a great time. In 36 minutes of action, Jakucionis tallied 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists, shooting 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. He could have an expanded role again on Sunday, especially with
Tyler Herro (toe) already ruled out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman has not been a dependable fantasy option throughout the 2025 season, and that trend should continue as he returns from injury in Week 16 against the New England Patriots. Bateman is the overall WR93 in scoring this year, catching just 18 of his 35 targets through 11 games. He has finished with more than two catches in just one game this year, and two of his games have resulted in zero catches. Bateman remains stuck behind
Zay Flowers in a wide receiver room that handles a below-average number of targets. This week, he'll face off against a Patriots secondary facing injury-related question marks. Superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez is healthy, but there's less certainty about Marcus Jones (knee) and Carlton Davis III (hip), who are both questionable. Regardless of their injury statuses, Bateman shouldn't be started in fantasy football this week. He ranks as RotoBaller's WR78 for Week 16.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the New York Knicks. He has been battling a toe injury for a while, appearing in only one of Miami's last six games. With
Davion Mitchell (ankle) also out,
Kasparas Jakucionis made his first career start on Friday against the Boston Celtics, producing a productive 36-minute effort. Jakucionis may see more minutes again on Sunday, since Mitchell is still listed on the injury report, tagged as questionable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
The Kansas City Royals are willing to move left-hander
Kris Bubic (shoulder) to shed some payroll, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Bubic is projected to earn $6 million in arbitration, and the Royals are looking to add a bat. Royals have been linked to Red Sox outfielder
Jarren Duran and Cardinals second baseman/outfielder
Brendan Donovan. Bubic is coming off a strong year in which he posted a career-low 2.55 ERA (3.15 xERA) with a 24.4% strikeout rate and a 1.18 WHIP across 116 1/3 innings. He missed most of the second half of the season with a left rotator cuff strain, but is expected to be ready by the time pitchers and catchers report. The 28-year-old southpaw has a 211.85 ADP and could move up draft boards if he is traded to a winning team.
--Marty TallmanSource: Ken Rosenthal
December 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. After returning from a knee injury, Young sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. In his return to action a day earlier against the Charlotte Hornets, Young logged only 20 minutes, so the team is being cautious with him. He finished Thursday's game with eight points and 10 assists.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will drop back to the bench on Sunday, but he will remain an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isiah Likely has underperformed expectations this season, and he reached a new season-low last week with zero targets. It was a shockingly poor performance against a Bengals defense that is typically atrocious against tight ends. He'll look to get back on track on Sunday Night Football in Week 16 against the New England Patriots. The Patriots haven't been particularly strong against tight ends, either, surrendering the eighth-most fantasy points and sixth-most receptions to the position. The matchup offers Likely an opportunity to bounce back, but his floor is still too low to rely on him as a fantasy starter in Week 16. He currently ranks as RotoBaller's TE23.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Doug McDermott (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was initially listed as questionable for the game as the veteran is dealing with a sore left knee. McDermott has not had much of an opportunity to show his talents this season, logging only 11 minutes across two appearances. He will likely remain out of the regular rotation on Saturday night, even with
Domantas Sabonis (knee),
Zach LaVine (ankle), and
Drew Eubanks (thumb) unavailable.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Toronto Blue Jays are showing interest in free-agent third baseman
Alex Bregman. Bregman just opted out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox and is looking for a multi-year deal. In 2025, Bregman missed 59 games due to a strained quadricep, yet still hit 18 home runs with 62 RBI and 64 runs scored while slashing .273/.360/.462 across 495 plate appearances. For fantasy purposes, the 31-year-old re-signing with Boston would be ideal given his pull-heavy approach and the Green Monster. That said, the Blue Jays had the fourth-best offense last year, and Rogers Centre is one of the most home-run-friendly ballparks in MLB. Right now, he's the eighth third baseman off draft boards, but he still has top-five upside.
--Marty TallmanSource: Ken Rosenthal
December 20, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (groin) won't be in the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has downgraded Hachimura from questionable to out, marking the second absence of the season for the Japanese forward. The Lakers' frontcourt will also be without the services of
Deandre Ayton (elbow), so
Jarred Vanderbilt,
Jake LaRavia, and
Jaxson Hayes should get plenty of burn against the Clippers. After Saturday night, Hachimura will get a couple of days to recover, as the Lakers will be off until Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran has had a heavy workload lately and will take Saturday night off due to a sore left Achilles tendon. Portland listed Grant as questionable on the initial injury report.
Kris Murray has been announced as Grant's replacement in the starting lineup. While a starting role increases Murray's fantasy appeal, his numbers haven't improved much in the first unit. Across three previous starts this season, Murray has averaged 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Utah Jazz, while forward
Jonathan Isaac (hip) is returning to the lineup. Both players were originally listed as questionable on the injury report. Da Silva will be absent for a second consecutive game and Isaac will help fill some of his minutes. Meanwhile,
Jett Howard, who logged 29 minutes on Thursday night against Denver and had 12 points with six rebounds, will probably lose playing time to Isaac. Orlando has utilized Isaac for only 10.6 minutes per game this season, so he generally doesn't make much of a difference in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Mark Andrews has struggled lately, but he has a promising opportunity to bounce back against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 16. Andrews is the overall TE18 in full-PPR leagues this year, and he has just eight catches for 83 yards and zero touchdowns over his last four games. Last week's matchup against the Bengals seemed like the perfect opportunity for Andrews to explode, but that didn't come to fruition. Perhaps this week will be better, as the veteran faces off against a Patriots defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points and sixth-most receptions to opposing tight ends in 2025. With that said, managers are justifiably wary about starting Andrews after his ugly stretch of games, no matter how intriguing the matchup may be. He ranks as the overall TE16 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 16.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) will miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, as the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Suggs can't play due to a hip contusion, putting
Tyus Jones and
Anthony Black in a position to see more minutes on the court. With Suggs out of commission, Jones made his second start of the campaign on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets but failed to impress. Anthony Black has also recently worked in the first unit and had his second-highest scoring game on Thursday with 22 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (groin) has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off on Saturday against the Orlando Magic. He is managing a right groin injury and won't be available for a second consecutive contest. In Markkanen's absence,
Kyle Filipowski will likely keep his starting spot, with
Brice Sensabaugh and
Taylor Hendricks potentially getting more minutes in the rotation.
Keyonte George, who has posted three consecutive 30-point performances, will lead the charge offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Zay Flowers carries plenty of momentum into Sunday Night Football against the New England Patriots in Week 16. Flowers has been playing at a high level lately, amassing 11 catches, 192 yards, and one touchdown over his last two games. He scored at least 15 full-PPR fantasy points in each of those contests. Flowers will have a tougher matchup this week against the Patriots' secondary, which typically has star cornerback Christian Gonzalez traveling with the opponent's No. 1 receiver. With that being said, if Gonzalez doesn't stay with Flowers, he'll have a much higher ceiling. The Patriots have allowed the 14th-most fantasy points and fourth-most receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in 2025. He ranks as the overall WR17 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 16.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. He is carrying a sore right knee, and his absence isn't surprising, as the team initially listed Allen as questionable for the game. Allen's previous absence was also against the Warriors on Thursday night. It allowed Royce O'Neale to re-enter the first unit, and he provided a little bit of everything for fantasy managers, notching nine points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 31 minutes. Jordan Goowin also benefited from Allen's absence, amassing nine points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 30 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Derrick Henry faces a tough challenge in the form of the New England Patriots' defense during Sunday Night Football in Week 16. The Patriots have allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs in 2025, as well as the second-fewest rushing yards. The run-stopping unit has been relentless this year, but this matchup is coming at a convenient time for Henry. New England's defense is short-staffed with linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle) ruled out. Meanwhile, linebacker Harold Landry III (knee) and defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee) are both questionable. Henry is coming off an impressive two-game stretch, during which he tallied 202 scrimmage yards. However, he hasn't found the end zone since Week 13. The 31-year-old ranks as the overall RB15 in RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings for Week 16. He has top-12 upside, especially if New England's defense is forced to play without Landry, Barmore, or both.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (illness) will not suit up on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness and has now been ruled out. Kuminga has been in and out of the rotation lately, so Warriors head coach Steve Kerr probably already had plans in place for how the rotation would work without the athletic forward. Kuminga will have his first opportunity to return on Monday against the Orlando Magic.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Three players were disqualified during the fourth quarter of Saturday's Week 16 contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. Following a scuffle after a two-point conversion, Eagles right guard Tyler Steen, Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, and Commanders safety Quan Martin were all disqualified. Several players threw punches in the fracas. Steen hadn't previously missed a snap since Week 4. He'll be replaced by Matt Pryor at right guard for the final minutes of Saturday's contest. Kinlaw, who had three tackles before his ejection, will be replaced by Jer'Zhan Newton. Finally, Jeremy Reaves should take over for Martin, who had amassed two tackles.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ari Meirov
December 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Cam Spencer will join the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Washington Wizards, replacing
Santi Aldama. Spencer struggled in his only previous start this season, finishing with four points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in a 117-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2. However, he was excellent during his first career start late last season against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 23 points and delivering seven assists. On Saturday, Spencer looks poised for another productive night, as Memphis faces a poor defensive team in a pace-up situation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies
December 20, 2025
Washington Wizards forwards
Cam Whitmore (shoulder) and
Jamir Watkins (illness) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. The duo was initially listed as questionable for the game.
Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) will also exit the lineup against Memphis, opening up playing time for the likes of
Justin Champagnie,
Tre Johnson,
Will Riley, and
Malaki Branham (thumb). Of the four players, Johnson has been the best fantasy option, though he has been inconsistent.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson endured an ugly stretch of games in November, but he got back on track with a solid two-touchdown performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. Now, he'll look to build off that momentum during Sunday Night Football against the New England Patriots in Week 16. The 28-year-old has four touchdowns and two turnovers over his last two games, rushing for a decent total of 69 yards during that span. He could have one of his better rushing games this week against a Patriots defense dealing with key injuries on the defensive side of the ball. Linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle) has already been ruled out, and linebacker Harold Landry III (knee) and defensive tackle Christian Barmore (knee) are both questionable. Without some key run-stopping weapons, the Patriots could have trouble slowing down Jackson and
Derrick Henry on the ground. The 28-year-old quarterback ranks as RotoBaller's overall QB4 for Week 16.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 20, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) won't be in the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. After returning from an oblique injury this week, Coulibaly has suffered a left ankle sprain. Fortunately for Washington,
Khris Middleton (knee) has been cleared to return. The veteran will help to fill some of Coulibaly's minutes, while
Justin Champagnie and
Will Riley could also get additional run-outs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) is available on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury-prone veteran has been out for four games due to a right knee contusion. Over 16 appearances, Middleton has averaged 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 25.8 minutes. He has started in all 16 games and is expected to return to the first unit on Saturday. This is a good fantasy matchup for Middleton and the Wizards, as both teams like to run, which could lead to a shootout.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Chicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet (ankle, knee) is officially active for Saturday's Week 16 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after practicing in full on Friday. The 26-year-old has taken on a slightly reduced role during the back half of the season, but he has still logged a snap share north of 60% in each of his last six contests. Through 13 total games this year, he has 24 catches, 301 yards, and a pair of touchdowns, ranking as the overall TE37 in full-PPR leagues. Kmet can be dropped in most redraft formats as he continues to lose targets and snaps to rookie
Colston Loveland.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chicago Bears
December 20, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Tre Mann (knee) and guard/forward
Pat Connaughton (calf) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. The latter is available to play after missing four weeks with a right calf strain. Mann has sat out seven games with a right knee bone bruise. Coming off the bench, Mann has had a fairly decent year, averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 20.6 minutes. He could pick up some extra minutes on Saturday due to
Collin Sexton's (quadriceps) absence. Connaughton has averaged less than 10 minutes per game over 12 appearances, and his return won't have a big impact on Charlotte's rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 20, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (groin) is officially active for Saturday's Week 16 contest against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. Although rookie running back
Kyle Monangai has carved out a consistent role in Chicago's offense this season, Swift remains the Bears' primary option out of the backfield. Over his last three games, the 26-year-old has totaled 54 touches, 351 scrimmage yards, and three touchdowns. Swift remains a must-start fantasy running back ahead of Saturday's divisional battle with the Packers. He's a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chicago Bears
December 20, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receivers
Christian Watson (chest, shoulder) and
Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are active for Saturday's Week 16 contest against the Chicago Bears. Both players had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. Watson has emerged as the Packers' No. 1 receiver with 28 catches, 481 yards, and five touchdowns through eight games. Since making his season debut in Week 8, he ranks as the overall WR9 in full-PPR leagues. He continues to operate as a high-end WR2 in fantasy football. Meanwhile, Wicks has been productive in a depth role, catching 27 passes for 313 yards and a pair of touchdowns across a dozen contests. His presence on Saturday is key for the Packers, but he doesn't offer much value in fantasy football. Wicks can be benched or dropped to waivers in most redraft leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Green Bay Packers
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